Tools stolen from uninsured house- What would you do?

On Wednesday between me leaving the job at 3.30 and clients coming home at 6pm, the house was broken into and cleared out. As well as customers usual stuff being stolen, my power tools were also taken. Left it for a couple of days before i brought up the subject of my tools being replaced through there insurance. Turns out they have no household insurance. Im in a bit of a position because they are genuinely nice people who have been treated terrible by there builder, but i need new tools. This come just a few days after my catalytic convertor was stolen off my van by other theiving low lifes. My own insurance does not cover my tools in another house., leaving me well out of pocket. What would you do?

Yes, as above. If I'm not there, then neither are my tools, ESPECIALLY power tools.

Don't think your customers are liable for ensuring the security of your equpment, unless it is written into some form of contract. If there's no insurance, and it is debateable whether a 3rd party's gear would be covered anyway, then I'm afraid this may be one of life's many hard lessons.

Morning Andy, hear what your saying. I guess we should all take our tools home each day, but you know how it is. Anyways, my van was in for repair that day because some sh#t stole my cat converter and wrecked my exhaust in the process. That cost me £800 yesterday. Tools another £1000 ish. Gutted mate.

On Wednesday between me leaving the job at 3.30 and clients coming home at 6pm, the house was broken into and cleared out. As well as customers usual stuff being stolen, my power tools were also taken. Left it for a couple of days before i brought up the subject of my tools being replaced through there insurance. Turns out they have no household insurance. Im in a bit of a position because they are genuinely nice people who have been treated terrible by there builder, but i need new tools. This come just a few days after my catalytic convertor was stolen off my van by other theiving low lifes. My own insurance does not cover my tools in another house., leaving me well out of pocket. What would you do?

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even if they had insurance your tools wouldnt be covered, sorry but your tools are your responsibility,

When a joiner gets his tools nicked then that does get expensive, believe me i know

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Just a guess but a radial armed wet cutter is quite an expensive bit of kit, mixing drills and what not. As for a carpenter, dont you boys just have a hammer and a jack saw

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I know you meant that tongue in cheek, or i hope you did but during a bit of down time today i thought i'd make a list of all my power tools i keep in the van, also thought now might be a good time to buy seperate cover, so again a list will come in handy, i priced them up too as what they would cost ME if i had to replace them, NEW FOR OLD